EP1710165B1 - Transport device and method for the production of one such device - Google Patents

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EP1710165B1
EP1710165B1 EP06007326A EP06007326A EP1710165B1 EP 1710165 B1 EP1710165 B1 EP 1710165B1 EP 06007326 A EP06007326 A EP 06007326A EP 06007326 A EP06007326 A EP 06007326A EP 1710165 B1 EP1710165 B1 EP 1710165B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D11/00—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material
    • B65D11/18—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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  • the present invention relates to a cargo device comprising a floor including a top, a bottom and at least one bottom edge therebetween, and having an RFID information tag, and at least one cargo state in which it is to receive goods ,
  • the invention also relates to a method for producing such a freight device.
  • Freight devices such as containers, are used to transport and store goods in a variety of different situations.
  • informational means such as a visually readable barcode.
  • To equip a container with information in the form of a barcode is relatively inexpensive.
  • disadvantages associated with the practical use of this type of informational means.
  • a free view between the barcode and the optical reading unit is required.
  • the number of information stored in a barcode is relatively limited.
  • RFID tags Radio Frequency Identification Tags
  • An RFID label is a small radio unit that can be read by radio waves and z.
  • a microprocessor a memory, a transceiver and an antenna.
  • Other benefits of RFID tags compared to the above bar code are the possibility of intelligent communication, which means that more than one RFID tag can be read at the same time and the possibility of changing the information stored in the memory of the RFID tag.
  • a problem associated with the use of RFID tags is that the readout distance, for a variety of reasons such as B. a short reading range and obstructive cargo in the container, can be quite limited, the RFID tag should be located relatively close to the reader to allow the reading. Therefore, if the RFID tag is disposed on one side of an object, such as a tag. On a long side of a parallelepipedic container, this page should be the one closest to the reader during read-out. In this case, therefore, the container should be aligned in a particular manner to make the reading optimal.
  • this requirement for proper alignment leads to new problems in that the RFID tag is not necessarily visible when the container is viewed in its normal use state.
  • the RFID tag may be very small in relation to the container, embedded in the material of the container, or located at a location that is usually protected from view. In such a case it is impossible to know where the label is located and how the container should be read out.
  • a known solution to the above problem is to equip each container with more than one RFID tag. If it is known that a long side of the container should be closest to the reader during readout, two labels placed on the two long sides would be sufficient. On the other hand, such a solution would require four labels, one arranged on each side of the container. In any case, there are several disadvantages in equipping each container with more than one RFID tag, such as: B. an increased price. Furthermore, the labels on a container when reading the same information should specify, which is very difficult to implement. In the case where many labels within the In addition, there is a considerable risk that the reader will get confused, resulting in an absolute read error.
  • the disadvantage of this is that a transponder, which is arranged due to technical circumstances in a place that is difficult to reach for a readout, even with the help of different colored housing parts of the transponder can not always be found reliably.
  • the basic idea of the invention is the provision of a freight device with at least two markings which indicate where the information label of the freight device is accommodated. In this way, the freight device can be easily arranged for readout without the need for excess components, e.g. an additional information label. Nevertheless, the present invention solves the problems associated with the prior art in a very efficient, simple and cost effective manner.
  • a cargo device comprises a floor including a top, a bottom, and at least one bottom edge therebetween, and an information tag, and at least one hinged side wall, for at least one cargo state in which it is located around goods record and have a hibernation.
  • the cargo device is further characterized by further comprising at least a first mark indicating a location of the information label and being visible from a first direction when loaded, and a second mark indicating the location of the information label and in the cargo state a second direction is visible.
  • Such a second mark is advantageous because it could contribute to a clearer indication of the arrangement of the information label. This contribution may in particular be great if the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, as is the case in one possible embodiment of the present invention.
  • the cargo device may be of any type, such as a container, a tub, a platform or a pallet.
  • the floor may have any shape, e.g. Example, the shape of a rectangular or circular plate, solid or equipped with recesses, grooves, etc., for example, for the purpose of attaching the goods to be loaded.
  • the bottom may comprise a single bottom edge and, in the case of a rectangular plate, the bottom may comprise four bottom edges.
  • information label any type of identification means, for example a bar code or an RFID tag.
  • the information label may be embedded in the material of the cargo device or with a number of different ones
  • freight condition is meant a condition that corresponds to the usual use condition of the cargo device in which the underside of the ground abuts against the supporting surface or carrying means such as wheels or standoffs and the top of the ground defines a cargo space for the cargo device.
  • the first mark may include any embodiments that are typical of the freight device, such.
  • the freight device can be equipped with the first marking throughout the manufacturing process.
  • the first mark integrally formed in the cargo device is formed as a breakthrough, a depression, or a protrusion
  • the first mark is preferably made early in the manufacturing process. If z.
  • the mold may be designed in such a manner that the protrusion, recess or aperture is made in association with the molding.
  • the cargo device can be equipped with the projection, the recess or the breakthrough in a later operation, for. B. by gluing, cutting or drilling.
  • the first marker is attached to the cargo device.
  • the first mark can not be molded integrally with the cargo device and can therefore be manufactured throughout the manufacturing process, even at the end. Accordingly, this embodiment of the invention can also be applied to existing freight devices, so that new, specially manufactured Freight devices need not be manufactured because instead the old ones can be easily modified and reused. Consequently, there is no need for consuming and expensive redesigned or modified production means.
  • the first mark for the ability of the cargo device to pick up goods will not be a critical part.
  • the first mark is visible from a first direction parallel to a normal of the at least one bottom edge edge of the freight device. This means that the first mark can be seen from the side when the freight device is in its freight state, which is advantageous when the freight device is correctly arranged for readout.
  • the first mark is instead visible from a first direction parallel to a normal of the top of the floor of the cargo device. Such a first mark can be seen from above when the freight device is in its freight state, which is advantageous when the freight device is correctly arranged for readout.
  • the features discussed in connection with the first marking ie properties relating to, for example, the execution of the marking, the time of production in the manufacturing process and the visibility, are transferable to the second one Mark.
  • the second mark is attached to the freight device, giving the advantages described above.
  • the cargo device according to the present invention may further comprise at least one side wall having an outer surface and an inner surface to form a container having a cargo space enclosed by the inner surface of the at least one side wall and the top of the ground.
  • the container may be of any shape, for example, polygonal or cylindrical. So z. B. a polygonal container include a rectangular bottom and four side walls, whereas a cylindrical container can include a circular bottom and a side wall.
  • the cargo device is hinged to have an idle state in addition to the cargo state.
  • idle state is meant a state in which the freight device is not usually located to pick up any goods.
  • the folding cargo devices have many advantages, such. B. that they can be folded, if empty, for space savings.
  • the side wall or the side walls can be rotatably attached to the ground, the side wall or the side walls are arranged in the cargo state substantially perpendicular to the top of the soil and at rest substantially parallel with the top of the soil.
  • a rotatable attachment may, for. B. be accomplished by means of hinges, wherein the side wall or the side walls can be easily separated from the ground.
  • the first marker and the second marker may be disposed at different positions of the cargo device in various embodiments. Such possible positions are on the outer surface of the at least one sidewall, on the upper wall edge flank extending between the outer and inner surfaces of the at least one sidewall, on the top of the floor and on the at least one bottom edge flank.
  • a hinged container according to the invention having first and second marks may be designed in such a manner that one of the first or second marks is visible from a direction parallel to a normal of the top of the bottom of the Containers in its cargo state, whereas the other is visible from a direction parallel to a normal of the top of the bottom of the container in its resting state.
  • the first and second markers may be of different types.
  • the first mark and / or the second mark is / are hot stamped into the cargo device.
  • hot stamp is meant that heated plastic, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, is applied under high pressure to the cargo device in a particular shape so as to form a mark on the surface of the cargo ship after deterrence.
  • the markers may be provided in different manners with respect to one another.
  • the first and second markings are arranged on one and the same side wall, one on its outer surface and the other on its upper wall edge flank. This is a simple and effective arrangement, but other alternatives are possible.
  • the first mark and the information label can be arranged on one and the same side of the freight device.
  • the information tag is attached to and most likely on the at least one bottom edge of the floor of the cargo device. This arrangement is advantageous because it results in a relatively narrow reading distance to a reader, provided that the freight device is properly aligned with respect to the reader.
  • the freight device can be stackable.
  • the invention offers special advantages. For a reader capable of reading the information labels of a whole stack of freight devices, all of the freight devices for reading should be correctly located. If one of the freight devices is not properly aligned, this must be corrected. Such a process can be cumbersome, especially if the freight device that needs to be reoriented is one way down in the stack. However, if the cargo devices are the same and designed in accordance with the present invention, it is easy to correctly stack them by ensuring that the tags are oriented in the same and correct manner for all the cargo devices.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show a cargo device in the state of rest in the form of a container 10, which is formed like a rectangular Parellelepiped without cover.
  • the container comprises a rectangular bottom 11 which has a top 1, a bottom 2 and four bottom edge flanks 3-6 extending therebetween.
  • the container further comprises four, corresponding to the four bottom edge edges 3-6, rectangular side walls 12-15, each having an outer surface 7 and an inner surface 8.
  • the side walls 12-15 are rotatably attached to the floor 11 by means of hinge means 16.
  • each of the side walls 12-15 is connected to two of the other side walls to form, together with the bottom 11, a cargo space 17 of the container to build.
  • the connection between the side walls is accomplished by means of connecting means 18.
  • the container forms a plate whose thickness is substantially equal to that of the bottom eleventh
  • the container 10 is reusable and its individual parts, d. H. the bottom and sidewalls are separately molded from a plastics material such as polypropylene or polyethylene prior to assembly.
  • the container 10 further comprises information means in the form of an RFID tag 19 which is welded to the bottom edge flank 6 of the bottom 11, with the intention of being able to identify and track it.
  • the RFID tag 19 is of an embodiment that belongs to the prior art and will not be further described. As can be seen from the figures, the RFID tag 19 is relatively small compared to the container 10. As not shown in the figures, a protective plate hides the opening 21 to protect the tag 19.
  • the container 10 is provided with a first marker 22 and two second markers 23 indicating the installation location of the information label.
  • the first mark 22 is arranged on the outer surface 7 of the long side wall 15, whereas the second markings 23 are arranged on the upper wall edge flank 25 of the same long side wall 15.
  • the first and second markings are hot-stamped on the container and form thereon three directional arrows in a color which, for the sake of clarity, differs from the color of the container.
  • the container was fitted with the directional arrows after manufacture and it should be noted that it could have been used in other applications prior to fitting these directional arrows.
  • FIG. 3 shows a with sixteen containers 31, according to the present invention, loaded pallet 30.
  • the container 31 are shown schematically, empty and in their cargo condition.
  • the containers 31 each comprise a first marking 32 and two second markings 33, shown schematically with crosses.
  • the crosses of a container indicate the location of an associated RFID tag 34, indicated schematically by a black dot.
  • the RFID labels of all containers 31 can be simultaneously read out by means of two high-frequency readers 35, which are fastened on each side of the pallet 30 to a reader portal 36.
  • the readers 35 and the reader portal 36 are embodiments that belong to the prior art and therefore will not be further described.
  • the information stored in an RFID tag can be of a different nature, such as data indicating the contents of the container, the number of times the container has been washed, how long the content has been stored, etc.
  • each of the RFID tags 34 will be within the read-out distance (indicated schematically by dashed lines) of the corresponding reader 35.
  • FIG. 3 As can be seen from all the arranged crosses, all containers are correctly arranged as close to the portal 36 as possible during readout. Consequently, stacking the containers on the pallet, in an optimal reading mode, is an easy task for the persons handling the containers in this case just have to make sure that the crosses, as in FIG. 3 are shown aligned.
  • the invention has been described in the context of a container, but is also suitable in connection with other types of freight devices, such.
  • the invention has been described in the context of a hinged container, but is also suitable in connection with a non-hinged container.
  • the RFID tag has been described above as being located at the bottom edge edge of the container. This is just one of many possible arrangements. Alternatively, in alternative embodiments, the RFID tag could be located on top of the bottom within the container, on the underside of the bottom, embedded in the bottom, or embedded in any of the side walls. Further, the RFID tag need not be disposed along a long sidewall, but instead could be located along a short sidewall. In any case, it is preferable to have the RFID tag relatively close to the bottom edge of the container.
  • the number and locations of markings as described above are exemplary only.
  • the tags and the RFID tags could be located on different sides of the container, such as on opposite sides.
  • the markers could just as well be on any of the Bottom edges 3-6 or the top 1 or the bottom 2 of the bottom 11 may be positioned.
  • the markers can z. Painted, printed, cut, drilled, fused, or made in any other appropriate manner.
  • the container does not have to be molded from plastic, but could be made of any other suitable material.

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The device has a base (11) including an upper side (1), a lower side (2) and base boundary sides. The base is available in any form such as rectangle or circular plate, and is equipped with a recess and a slot. A label (22) specifies a location of an information tag such as bar code or radio frequency identification tag. The label is viewable in a transportation condition from a direction. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a transport device with a label.

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Technisches Gebiet der ErfindungTechnical field of the invention

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Frachtvorrichtung die einen Boden umfasst, der eine Oberseite, eine Unterseite und wenigstens eine sich dort dazwischen erstreckende Bodenrandflanke einbezieht, und ein RFID-Informations-Etikett, und zumindest einen Frachtzustand aufweist, in dem sie sich befindet, um Waren aufzunehmen. Die Erfindung betrifft ebenfalls ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer solchen Frachtvorrichtung.The present invention relates to a cargo device comprising a floor including a top, a bottom and at least one bottom edge therebetween, and having an RFID information tag, and at least one cargo state in which it is to receive goods , The invention also relates to a method for producing such a freight device.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Frachtvorrichtungen, beispielsweise Container, werden in vielzähligen unterschiedlichen Situationen zum Transport und zur Lagerung von Waren verwendet. Um einen bestimmten Container zu kennzeichnen oder zu verfolgen kann dieser mit Informationsmitteln ausgestattet werden, beispielsweise einem optisch lesbaren Barcode. Einen Container mit Informationsmitteln in Form eines Barcodes auszustatten, ist verhältnismäßig kostengünstig. Jedoch gibt es eine Anzahl von Nachteilen, die mit der praktischen Verwendung dieses Typs von Informationsmitteln einhergehen. Im Zusammenhang mit dem Auslesen eines Barcodes auf einem Container ist beispielsweise eine freie Sicht zwischen dem Barcode und der optischen Leseeinheit erforderlich. Außerdem ist die Anzahl der in einem Barcode abgelegten Informationen relativ begrenzt.Freight devices, such as containers, are used to transport and store goods in a variety of different situations. To identify or track a particular container, it may be provided with informational means, such as a visually readable barcode. To equip a container with information in the form of a barcode is relatively inexpensive. However, there are a number of disadvantages associated with the practical use of this type of informational means. In connection with the reading of a barcode on a container, for example, a free view between the barcode and the optical reading unit is required. In addition, the number of information stored in a barcode is relatively limited.

Andere Arten von Informationsmitteln sind bekannt, die die oben beschriebenen Nachteile nicht aufweisen, beispielsweise RFID-Etiketten (Radio Frequency Identification Tags). Ein RFID-Etikett (Tag) ist eine kleine Funkeinheit, die mittels Funkwellen auslesbar ist und z. B. einen Mikroprozessor, einen Speicher, eine Sende-Empfangseinheit (Transceiver) und eine Antenne umfasst. Weitere Vorteile der RFID-Etiketten verglichen mit dem obigen Barcode sind die Möglichkeit einer intelligenten Kommunikation, was bedeutet, dass mehr als ein RFID-Etikett zur selben Zeit ausgelesen werden kann und die Möglichkeit der Veränderung der Informationen, die im Speicher des RFID-Etiketts abgelegt sind.Other types of information resources are known which do not have the disadvantages described above, for example RFID tags (Radio Frequency Identification Tags). An RFID label (Tag) is a small radio unit that can be read by radio waves and z. As a microprocessor, a memory, a transceiver and an antenna. Other benefits of RFID tags compared to the above bar code are the possibility of intelligent communication, which means that more than one RFID tag can be read at the same time and the possibility of changing the information stored in the memory of the RFID tag.

Ein Problem im Zusammenhang mit der Verwendung von RFID-Etiketten ist, dass die Auslesedistanz, aus unterschiedlichen Gründen wie z. B. eine kurze Lese-Reichweite und hinderliches Frachtgut im Container, ziemlich begrenzt sein kann, wobei das RFID-Etikett relativ nahe am Reader angeordnet sein sollte, um das Auslesen zu ermöglichen. Falls daher das RFID-Etikett auf einer Seite eines Objektes angeordnet ist, wie z. B. auf einer langen Seite eines parallelepipedischen Containers, sollte diese Seite diejenige sein, die dem Reader während des Auslesens am nächsten ist. In diesem Fall sollte demnach der Container in einer bestimmten Art und Weise ausgerichtet werden, um das Auslesen optimal zu gestalten. Jedoch führt diese Anforderung einer geeigneten Ausrichtung zu neuen Problemen, indem das RFID-Etikett nicht notwendigerweise sichtbar ist, wenn der Container in seinem normalen Benutzungszustand angeschaut wird. Beispielsweise kann das RFID-Etikett im Verhältnis zum Container sehr klein, im Material des Containers eingebettet oder an einer Stelle, die gewöhnlich vom Einblick geschützt ist, angeordnet sein. In einem solchen Falle ist es unmöglich zu wissen, wo das Etikett untergebracht ist und wie der Container zum Auslesen ausgerichtet werden sollte.A problem associated with the use of RFID tags is that the readout distance, for a variety of reasons such as B. a short reading range and obstructive cargo in the container, can be quite limited, the RFID tag should be located relatively close to the reader to allow the reading. Therefore, if the RFID tag is disposed on one side of an object, such as a tag. On a long side of a parallelepipedic container, this page should be the one closest to the reader during read-out. In this case, therefore, the container should be aligned in a particular manner to make the reading optimal. However, this requirement for proper alignment leads to new problems in that the RFID tag is not necessarily visible when the container is viewed in its normal use state. For example, the RFID tag may be very small in relation to the container, embedded in the material of the container, or located at a location that is usually protected from view. In such a case it is impossible to know where the label is located and how the container should be read out.

Eine bekannte Lösung des obigen Problems ist die Ausstattung jedes Containers mit mehr als einem RFID-Etikett. Wenn es bekannt ist, dass eine lange Seite des Containers während des Auslesens nahest am Reader sein sollte, würden zwei, an den beiden langen Seiten angeordnete, Etiketten ausreichend sein. Andererseits würde eine solche Lösung vier Etiketten erfordern, eines an jeder Seite des Containers angeordnet. In jedem Fall gibt es bei der Ausstattung jedes Containers mit mehr als einem RFID-Etikett etliche Nachteile, wie z. B. einen erhöhten Preis. Ferner sollten die Etiketten an einem Container beim Auslesen dieselben Informationen angeben, was sehr schwer umzusetzen ist. In dem Fall, wo viele Etiketten innerhalb des Lesefeldes des Readers geortet werden, besteht außerdem ein beträchtliches Risiko, dass der Reader durcheinander kommt, mit der Folge eines absoluten Auslesefehlers.A known solution to the above problem is to equip each container with more than one RFID tag. If it is known that a long side of the container should be closest to the reader during readout, two labels placed on the two long sides would be sufficient. On the other hand, such a solution would require four labels, one arranged on each side of the container. In any case, there are several disadvantages in equipping each container with more than one RFID tag, such as: B. an increased price. Furthermore, the labels on a container when reading the same information should specify, which is very difficult to implement. In the case where many labels within the In addition, there is a considerable risk that the reader will get confused, resulting in an absolute read error.

Aus der WO 01/29761 ist bekannt, eine Ersatzvorrichtung mit einem Transponder zu versehen, welcher während des Spritzgießens in eine Seitenwand eingebettet wird, so dass der Transponder von außen nicht mehr sichtbar ist und unempfindlich gegen äußere Einflüsse ist. Zum Auffinden des Transponders können die Gehäuseteile des Transponders in unterschiedlichen Farben bemalt sein.From the WO 01/29761 It is known to provide a replacement device with a transponder, which is embedded during injection molding in a side wall, so that the transponder is no longer visible from the outside and is insensitive to external influences. To locate the transponder, the housing parts of the transponder can be painted in different colors.

Nachteilig daran ist, dass ein Transponder, welcher aufgrund technischer Umstände an einem Ort angeordnet ist, der für eine Auslesevorrichtung schwer zu erreichen ist, auch mit Hilfe der unterschiedlich gefärbten Gehäuseteile des Transponders nicht immer zuverlässig gefunden werden kann.The disadvantage of this is that a transponder, which is arranged due to technical circumstances in a place that is difficult to reach for a readout, even with the help of different colored housing parts of the transponder can not always be found reliably.

Es ist daher eine Aufgabe der Erfindung, mehr Handlungsspielraum beim Einsatz von RFID-Informations-Etiketten in Frachtvorrichtungen zu gewinnen.It is therefore an object of the invention to gain more room for maneuver in the use of RFID information labels in freight devices.

Erfindungsdarlegunginvention exposition

Die Grundidee der Erfindung ist die Bereitstellung einer Frachtvorrichtung mit wenigstens zwei Markierungen, die angeben, wo das Informations-Etikett der Frachtvorrichtung untergebracht ist. Auf diese Art und Weise kann die Frachtvorrichtung leicht zum Auslesen korrekt angeordnet werden, ohne dass überschüssige Komponenten erforderlich sind, wie z.B. ein zusätzliches Informations-Etikett. Dennoch löst die vorliegende Erfindung die mit dem Stand der Technik einhergehenden Probleme in einer sehr effizienten, einfachen und kostengünstigen Art und Weise.The basic idea of the invention is the provision of a freight device with at least two markings which indicate where the information label of the freight device is accommodated. In this way, the freight device can be easily arranged for readout without the need for excess components, e.g. an additional information label. Nevertheless, the present invention solves the problems associated with the prior art in a very efficient, simple and cost effective manner.

Der obige Gegenstand ist mittels einer Frachtvorrichtung und einem Verfahren zur Herstellung einer solchen Frachtvorrichtung, wie in den beigefügten Ansprüchen definiert und nachstehend erörtert, ausgeführt.The above subject matter is accomplished by means of a cargo device and a method of manufacturing such a cargo device as defined in the appended claims and discussed below.

Eine Frachtvorrichtung gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung umfasst einen Boden, der eine Oberseite, eine Unterseite und wenigstens eine sich dort dazwischen erstreckende Bodenrandflanke einbezieht, und ein Informations-Etikett, sowie zumindest eine klappbare Seitenwand, um zumindest einen Frachtzustand, in dem sie sich befindet um Waren aufzunehmen, und einen Ruhezustands aufzuweisen. Die Frachtvorrichtung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie ferner wenigstens eine erste Markierung umfasst, die einen Einbauort des Informations-Etiketts angibt und im Frachtzustand aus einer ersten Richtung sichtbar ist, sowie eine zweite Markierung, die den Einbauort des Informations-Etiketts angibt und im Frachtzustand aus einer zweiten Richtung sichtbar ist.A cargo device according to the present invention comprises a floor including a top, a bottom, and at least one bottom edge therebetween, and an information tag, and at least one hinged side wall, for at least one cargo state in which it is located around goods record and have a hibernation. The cargo device is further characterized by further comprising at least a first mark indicating a location of the information label and being visible from a first direction when loaded, and a second mark indicating the location of the information label and in the cargo state a second direction is visible.

Eine solche zweite Markierung ist vorteilhaft, da sie zu einer klareren Angabe der Anordnung des Informations-Etiketts beitragen könnte. Dieser Beitrag kann insbesondere groß sein, wenn die zweite Richtung im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur ersten Richtung ist, wie dies der Fall ist in einer möglichen Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung.Such a second mark is advantageous because it could contribute to a clearer indication of the arrangement of the information label. This contribution may in particular be great if the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, as is the case in one possible embodiment of the present invention.

Die Frachtvorrichtung kann beliebiger Ausführung sein, beispielsweise ein Container, eine Wanne, eine Plattform oder eine Palette. Demgemäß kann der Boden eine jegliche Form aufweisen, z. B. die Form einer rechteckigen oder kreisrunden Platte, massiv oder ausgestattet mit Aussparungen, Nuten etc., beispielsweise für die Zwecke die Waren, die geladen werden sollen, zu befestigen. Im Falle einer kreisrunden Platte kann der Boden eine einzelne Bodenrandflanke umfassen und im Falle einer rechteckigen Platte kann der Boden vier Bodenrandflanken umfassen.The cargo device may be of any type, such as a container, a tub, a platform or a pallet. Accordingly, the floor may have any shape, e.g. Example, the shape of a rectangular or circular plate, solid or equipped with recesses, grooves, etc., for example, for the purpose of attaching the goods to be loaded. In the case of a circular plate, the bottom may comprise a single bottom edge and, in the case of a rectangular plate, the bottom may comprise four bottom edges.

Mit Informations-Etikett ist jede Art von Identifikationsmitteln gemeint, beispielsweise ein Barcode oder ein RFID-Etikett. Das Informations-Etikett kann im Material der Frachtvorrichtung eingebettet sein oder mit etlichen unterschiedlicherBy information label is meant any type of identification means, for example a bar code or an RFID tag. The information label may be embedded in the material of the cargo device or with a number of different ones

Methoden an der Frachtvorrichtung befestigt sein, z. B. mit Befestigungsmitteln wie Nieten, Nägel oder Schrauben, Verschweißung oder Verklebung.Methods attached to the cargo device, z. B. with fasteners such as rivets, nails or screws, welding or bonding.

Mit Frachtzustand ist ein Zustand gemeint, der dem üblichen Nutzungszustand der Frachtvorrichtung entspricht, in dem die Unterseite des Bodens gegen die tragende Oberfläche oder tragende Mittel wie Räder oder Distanzfüße anstößt und die Oberseite des Bodens einen Frachtraum für die Frachtvorrichtung definiert.By freight condition is meant a condition that corresponds to the usual use condition of the cargo device in which the underside of the ground abuts against the supporting surface or carrying means such as wheels or standoffs and the top of the ground defines a cargo space for the cargo device.

Die erste Markierung kann beliebige Ausführungen umfassen, die typisch sind für die Frachtvorrichtung, wie z. B. ein gemaltes Symbol, eine Plakette, ein Durchbruch, eine Vertiefung oder ein Vorsprung, integriert in die oder getrennt von der Frachtvorrichtung.The first mark may include any embodiments that are typical of the freight device, such. A painted symbol, a badge, a breakthrough, a depression, or a protrusion integrated into or separate from the cargo device.

Abhängig von der Ausführung der ersten Markierung kann die Frachtvorrichtung überall im Herstellungsprozess mit der ersten Markierung ausgestattet werden. In dem Fall, wo die erste Markierung integriert in der Frachtvorrichtung als ein Durchbruch, eine Vertiefung oder als ein Vorsprung ausgebildet ist, wird die erste Markierung vorzugsweise früh im Herstellungsprozess gefertigt. Wenn z. B. die Frachtvorrichtung wiederverwendbar und aus Kunststoff geformt ist, kann das Formwerkzeug in der Art und Weise gestaltet sein, dass der Vorsprung, die Vertiefung oder der Durchbruch im Verbund mit der Formung gefertigt wird. Alternativ kann die Frachtvorrichtung mit dem Vorsprung, der Vertiefung oder dem Durchbruch in einem späteren Arbeitsgang ausgestattet werden, z. B. durch Verkleben, Schneiden bzw. Bohren.Depending on the execution of the first marking, the freight device can be equipped with the first marking throughout the manufacturing process. In the case where the first mark integrally formed in the cargo device is formed as a breakthrough, a depression, or a protrusion, the first mark is preferably made early in the manufacturing process. If z. For example, when the cargo device is reusable and molded from plastic, the mold may be designed in such a manner that the protrusion, recess or aperture is made in association with the molding. Alternatively, the cargo device can be equipped with the projection, the recess or the breakthrough in a later operation, for. B. by gluing, cutting or drilling.

In Übereinstimmung mit einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung ist die erste Markierung an der Frachtvorrichtung angebracht. Dies bedeutet, dass die erste Markierung nicht integral mit der Frachtvorrichtung geformt werden darf und daher überall im Herstellungsprozess, sogar am Ende, gefertigt werden kann. Demnach kann diese Ausführungsform der Erfindung ebenso an bereits existierenden Frachtvorrichtungen angebracht werden, so dass neue, eigens hergestellte Frachtvorrichtungen nicht gefertigt werden müssen, weil stattdessen die Alten leicht modifiziert und wiederverwendet werden können. Demzufolge besteht keine Notwendigkeit für aufwändig und teuer umkonstruierte oder modifizierte Produktionsmittel. Im Fall wo eine alte Frachtvorrichtung so modifiziert wird, um der vorliegenden Erfindung zu entsprechen, wird die erste Markierung für die Fähigkeit der Frachtvorrichtung, Waren aufzunehmen, kein kritisches Teil darstellen.In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the first marker is attached to the cargo device. This means that the first mark can not be molded integrally with the cargo device and can therefore be manufactured throughout the manufacturing process, even at the end. Accordingly, this embodiment of the invention can also be applied to existing freight devices, so that new, specially manufactured Freight devices need not be manufactured because instead the old ones can be easily modified and reused. Consequently, there is no need for consuming and expensive redesigned or modified production means. In the case where an old cargo device is modified so as to comply with the present invention, the first mark for the ability of the cargo device to pick up goods will not be a critical part.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist die erste Markierung aus einer ersten Richtung parallel zu einer Normalen der wenigstens einen Bodenrandflanke der Frachtvorrichtung sichtbar. Dies bedeutet, dass die erste Markierung von der Seite erblickt werden kann, wenn sich die Frachtvorrichtung in ihrem Frachtzustand befindet, was vorteilhaft ist, wenn die Frachtvorrichtung zum Auslesen korrekt angeordnet wird.According to one embodiment of the invention, the first mark is visible from a first direction parallel to a normal of the at least one bottom edge edge of the freight device. This means that the first mark can be seen from the side when the freight device is in its freight state, which is advantageous when the freight device is correctly arranged for readout.

In einer alternativen Ausführungsform ist die erste Markierung stattdessen aus einer ersten Richtung parallel zu einer Normalen der Oberseite des Bodens der Frachtvorrichtung sichtbar. Eine solche erste Markierung kann von oben erblickt werden, wenn sich die Frachtvorrichtung in ihrem Frachtzustand befindet, was vorteilhaft ist, wenn die Frachtvorrichtung zum Auslesen korrekt angeordnet wird.In an alternative embodiment, the first mark is instead visible from a first direction parallel to a normal of the top of the floor of the cargo device. Such a first mark can be seen from above when the freight device is in its freight state, which is advantageous when the freight device is correctly arranged for readout.

Die im Zusammenhang mit der ersten Markierung erörterten Merkmale, d. h. Eigenschaften bezüglich beispielsweise Ausführung der Markierung, Zeitpunkt der Erstellung im Herstellungsprozess und Sichtbarkeit, sind übertragbar auf die zweite Markierung. In einer Ausführungsform ist außerdem, einer obigen Art und Weise entsprechend, die zweite Markierung an der Frachtvorrichtung angebracht, was die oben beschriebenen Vorteile ergibt.The features discussed in connection with the first marking, ie properties relating to, for example, the execution of the marking, the time of production in the manufacturing process and the visibility, are transferable to the second one Mark. In one embodiment, moreover, according to one of the above manners, the second mark is attached to the freight device, giving the advantages described above.

Die Frachtvorrichtung gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung kann ferner wenigstens eine Seitenwand umfassen, die eine Außenfläche und eine Innenfläche aufweist, um einen Container mit einem Frachtraum zu bilden, eingefasst durch die Innenfläche der wenigstens einen Seitenwand und der Oberseite des Bodens. Der Container kann jeglicher Form sein, beispielsweise mehreckig oder zylindrisch. So kann z. B. ein mehreckiger Container einen rechteckigen Boden und vier Seitenwände einbeziehen, wohingegen ein zylindrischer Container einen kreisrunden Boden und eine Seitenwand einbeziehen kann.The cargo device according to the present invention may further comprise at least one side wall having an outer surface and an inner surface to form a container having a cargo space enclosed by the inner surface of the at least one side wall and the top of the ground. The container may be of any shape, for example, polygonal or cylindrical. So z. B. a polygonal container include a rectangular bottom and four side walls, whereas a cylindrical container can include a circular bottom and a side wall.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist die Frachtvorrichtung klappbar um zusätzlich zum Frachtzustand einen Ruhezustand aufzuweisen. Mit Ruhezustand ist ein Zustand gemeint, in dem sich die Frachtvorrichtung für gewöhnlich nicht befindet, um irgendwelche Waren aufzunehmen. Die klappbaren Frachtvorrichtungen weisen viele Vorteile auf, z. B. dass sie, falls leer, aus Platzspargründen zusammengeklappt werden können.According to the invention, the cargo device is hinged to have an idle state in addition to the cargo state. By idle state is meant a state in which the freight device is not usually located to pick up any goods. The folding cargo devices have many advantages, such. B. that they can be folded, if empty, for space savings.

Dabei kann die Seitenwand bzw. können die Seitenwände drehbar am Boden befestigt werden, die Seitenwand bzw. die Seitenwände sind im Frachtzustand im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Oberseite des Bodens und im Ruhezustand im Wesentlichen parallel mit der Oberseite des Bodens angeordnet. Eine solche drehbare Befestigung kann z. B. mittels Scharniere bewerkstelligt werden, wobei die Seitenwand bzw. die Seitenwände leicht vom Boden getrennt werden können. Solch ein modularer Aufbau der Frachtvorrichtung ist vorteilhaft, da er es den spezifischen Teilen der Frachtvorrichtung ermöglicht, ausgetauscht zu werden, wenn die Frachtvorrichtung irgendwie gebrochen ist, wobei nicht die ganze Frachtvorrichtung ausrangiert werden muss. Die erste Markierung und die zweite Markierung können an unterschiedlichen Positionen der Frachtvorrichtung in verschiedenen Ausführungsformen angeordnet werden. Solche möglichen Positionen sind auf der Außenfläche der wenigstens einen Seitenwand, auf der oberen Wandrandflanke, die sich zwischen der Außen- und der Innenfläche der wenigstens einen Seitenwand erstreckt, auf der Oberseite des Bodens und auf der wenigstens einen Bodenrandflanke.In this case, the side wall or the side walls can be rotatably attached to the ground, the side wall or the side walls are arranged in the cargo state substantially perpendicular to the top of the soil and at rest substantially parallel with the top of the soil. Such a rotatable attachment may, for. B. be accomplished by means of hinges, wherein the side wall or the side walls can be easily separated from the ground. Such a modular construction of the cargo device is advantageous because it allows the specific parts of the cargo device to be replaced when the cargo device is somehow broken, with the entire freight device not having to be scrapped. The first marker and the second marker may be disposed at different positions of the cargo device in various embodiments. Such possible positions are on the outer surface of the at least one sidewall, on the upper wall edge flank extending between the outer and inner surfaces of the at least one sidewall, on the top of the floor and on the at least one bottom edge flank.

Jede Kombination der obigen Positionen ist möglich. Demnach kann beispielshalber ein klappbarer Container, gemäß der Erfindung mit einer ersten und einer zweiten Markierung ausgestattet, in solch einer Art und Weise ausgelegt sein, dass eine der ersten oder der zweiten Markierungen sichtbar ist aus einer Richtung parallel zu einer Normalen der Oberseite des Bodens des Containers in seinem Frachtzustand, wohingegen die andere sichtbar ist aus einer Richtung parallel zu einer Normalen der Oberseite des Bodens des Containers in seinem Ruhezustand. Dies ist vorteilhaft, da abgesehen von dem Zustand des Containers, eine Markierung immer deutlich von oben sichtbar sein wird, was, wie oben beschrieben, vorteilhaft ist, wenn der Container zum Auslesen korrekt angeordnet wird.Any combination of the above positions is possible. Thus, by way of example, a hinged container according to the invention having first and second marks may be designed in such a manner that one of the first or second marks is visible from a direction parallel to a normal of the top of the bottom of the Containers in its cargo state, whereas the other is visible from a direction parallel to a normal of the top of the bottom of the container in its resting state. This is advantageous since, apart from the condition of the container, a marking will always be clearly visible from above, which, as described above, is advantageous when the container is correctly arranged for reading out.

Wie oben erörtert, können die ersten und zweiten Markierungen unterschiedlicher Ausführung sein. In Übereinstimmung mit einer Ausführungsform ist/sind die erste Markierung und / oder die zweite Markierung in die Frachtvorrichtung heiß eingeprägt. Mit heiß eingeprägt ist gemeint, dass erwärmter Kunststoff, beispielsweise Polypropylen oder Polyethylen, unter hohem Druck auf der Frachtvorrichtung in einer bestimmten Gestalt angebracht wird, um so nach Abschreckung eine Markierung auf der Oberfläche der Frachtvorrichtung zu bilden.As discussed above, the first and second markers may be of different types. In accordance with one embodiment, the first mark and / or the second mark is / are hot stamped into the cargo device. By hot stamp is meant that heated plastic, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, is applied under high pressure to the cargo device in a particular shape so as to form a mark on the surface of the cargo ship after deterrence.

Die Markierungen können in unterschiedlicher Art und Weise in Bezug zueinander bereitgestellt werden. Gemäß einer Ausführungsform sind die ersten und zweiten Markierungen auf ein- und derselben Seitenwand angeordnet, eine an ihrer Außenfläche und die andere an ihrer oberen Wandrandflanke. Dies ist eine einfache und effektive Anordnung, dennoch sind andere Alternativen möglich. Der Einfachheit halber können ferner die erste Markierung und das Informations-Etikett auf ein- und derselben Seite der Frachtvorrichtung angeordnet werden.The markers may be provided in different manners with respect to one another. According to one embodiment, the first and second markings are arranged on one and the same side wall, one on its outer surface and the other on its upper wall edge flank. This is a simple and effective arrangement, but other alternatives are possible. For the sake of simplicity, furthermore, the first mark and the information label can be arranged on one and the same side of the freight device.

In einer Ausführungsform ist das Informations-Etikett an und wahrscheinlich auf der wenigstens einen Bodenrandflanke des Bodens der Frachtvorrichtung angeordnet. Diese Anordnung ist vorteilhaft, da sie zu einem relativ schmalen Leseabstand zu einem Reader führt, vorausgesetzt, dass die Frachtvorrichtung in Bezug auf den Reader richtig ausgerichtet ist.In one embodiment, the information tag is attached to and most likely on the at least one bottom edge of the floor of the cargo device. This arrangement is advantageous because it results in a relatively narrow reading distance to a reader, provided that the freight device is properly aligned with respect to the reader.

Die Frachtvorrichtung kann stapelbar sein. In einem solchen Fall bietet die Erfindung spezielle Vorteile. Für einen Reader, der in der Lage ist, die Informations-Etiketten eines ganzen Stapels von Frachtvorrichtungen auszulesen, sollten all die Frachtvorrichtungen zum Auslesen korrekt angeordnet sein. Falls eine der Frachtvorrichtungen nicht richtig ausgerichtet ist, muss dies korrigiert werden. Solch ein Vorgang kann umständlich sein, besonders wenn die Frachtvorrichtung, die umorientiert werden muss, eine weit unten im Stapel ist. Falls jedoch die Frachtvorrichtungen gleich und in Übereinstimmung mit der vorliegenden Erfindung ausgelegt sind, ist es leicht, diese korrekt zu stapeln, durch Sicherstellung, dass die Markierungen in derselben und richtigen Art und Weise für all die Frachtvorrichtungen orientiert sind.The freight device can be stackable. In such a case, the invention offers special advantages. For a reader capable of reading the information labels of a whole stack of freight devices, all of the freight devices for reading should be correctly located. If one of the freight devices is not properly aligned, this must be corrected. Such a process can be cumbersome, especially if the freight device that needs to be reoriented is one way down in the stack. However, if the cargo devices are the same and designed in accordance with the present invention, it is easy to correctly stack them by ensuring that the tags are oriented in the same and correct manner for all the cargo devices.

Ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Frachtvorrichtung gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung, wobei die Frachtvorrichtung einen Boden umfasst, der eine Oberseite, eine Unterseite und wenigstens eine sich dort dazwischen erstreckende Bodenrandflanke einbezieht und ein Informations-Etikett sowie zumindest eine klappbare Seitenwand, um zumindest einen Frachtzustand, in dem sie sich befindet um Waren aufzunehmen, und einen Ruhezustand aufzuweisen, umfasst den Schritt, die Frachtvorrichtung mit wenigstens einer ersten Markierung auszustatten, die einen Einbauort des Informations-Etiketts angibt und im Frachtzustand aus einer ersten Richtung sichtbar ist, und den Schritt des Ausstattens der Frachtvorrichtung mit einer zweiten Markierung, die den Einband des Informations-Etiketts umgibt und im Frachtzustand aus einer zweiten Richtung sichtbar ist.A method of manufacturing a cargo device according to the present invention, wherein the cargo device comprises a floor including a top, a bottom, and at least one bottom edge therebetween, and an information label and at least one hinged side wall for securing at least one cargo condition Where it is to receive goods and to have an idle state comprises the step of equipping the freight device with at least a first mark indicating an installation location of the information label and being visible in the cargo state from a first direction, and the step of providing the Freight device with a second mark surrounding the cover of the information label and being visible in the cargo state from a second direction.

Selbstverständlich sind die Merkmale, die im Zusammenhang mit der Frachtvorrichtung gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung oben erörtert wurden, übertragbar auf das Verfahren gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung. Ferner soll betont werden, dass diese Merkmale in derselben Ausführungsform kombiniert werden könnten.Of course, the features discussed in connection with the cargo device according to the present invention are transferable to the method according to the present invention. It should also be emphasized that these features could be combined in the same embodiment.

Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungenBrief description of the drawings

Figur 1FIG. 1
zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht der Frachtvorrichtung in ih- rem Frachtzustand gemäß der Erfindung.shows a perspective view of the cargo device in its cargo state according to the invention.
Figur 2FIG. 2
zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht der Frachtvorrichtung der Fi- gur 1 in ihrem Ruhezustand.shows a perspective view of the cargo device of Figure 1 in its resting state.
Figur 3FIG. 3
zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Palette, die mit stapelba- ren Frachtvorrichtungen gemäß der Erfindung beladen ist, zu- sammen mit einem Portal-Reader um die Palette aufzunehmen.shows a perspective view of a pallet loaded with stackable cargo devices according to the invention, together with a portal reader to receive the pallet.
Beschreibung der bevorzugten Ausführungsformen der ErfindungDescription of the preferred embodiments of the invention

Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen eine Frachtvorrichtung im Fracht- bzw. Ruhezustand in Form eines Containers 10, der wie ein rechteckiges Parellelepiped ohne Deckel ausgebildet ist. Der Container umfasst einen rechteckigen Boden 11, der eine Oberseite 1, eine Unterseite 2 und vier sich dort dazwischen erstreckende Bodenrandflanken 3-6 aufweist. Der Container umfasst ferner vier, zu den vier Bodenrandflanken 3-6 korrespondierende, rechteckige Seitenwände 12-15, die jeweils eine Außenfläche 7 und eine Innenfläche 8 aufweisen. Die Seitenwände 12-15 sind drehbar am Boden 11 mittels von Gelenkmitteln 16 befestigt. Im Frachtzustand des Containers 10 ist jede der Seitenwände 12-15 mit zwei der anderen Seitenwänden verbunden, um zusammen mit dem Boden 11 einen Frachtraum 17 des Containers zu bilden. Die Verbindung zwischen den Seitenwänden wird mittels von Verbindungsmitteln 18 bewerkstelligt. Im Ruhezustand sind die Seitenwände 12-15 in Richtung des Bodens 11 runtergeklappt, um im Wesentlichen parallel mit diesem zu sein, wobei die kurzen Seitenwände 12 und 14 den Boden berühren und die zwei langen Seitenwände 13 und 15 wiederum die kurzen Seitenwände berühren. In diesem Zustand bildet der Container eine Platte deren Dicke im Wesentlichen gleich groß ist wie die des Bodens 11.The FIGS. 1 and 2 show a cargo device in the state of rest in the form of a container 10, which is formed like a rectangular Parellelepiped without cover. The container comprises a rectangular bottom 11 which has a top 1, a bottom 2 and four bottom edge flanks 3-6 extending therebetween. The container further comprises four, corresponding to the four bottom edge edges 3-6, rectangular side walls 12-15, each having an outer surface 7 and an inner surface 8. The side walls 12-15 are rotatably attached to the floor 11 by means of hinge means 16. In the cargo condition of the container 10, each of the side walls 12-15 is connected to two of the other side walls to form, together with the bottom 11, a cargo space 17 of the container to build. The connection between the side walls is accomplished by means of connecting means 18. At rest, the side walls 12-15 are folded down towards the bottom 11 to be substantially parallel therewith, with the short side walls 12 and 14 touching the ground and the two long side walls 13 and 15 again contacting the short side walls. In this state, the container forms a plate whose thickness is substantially equal to that of the bottom eleventh

Der Container 10 ist wiederverwendbar und seine Einzelteile, d. h. der Boden und die Seitenwände, sind vor dem Zusammensetzen separat aus einem Kunststoffmaterial, beispielsweise Polypropylen oder Polyethylen geformt. Der Container 10 umfasst ferner Informationsmittel in der Form eines RFID-Etiketts 19, das an die Bodenrandflanke 6 des Bodens 11 angeschweißt ist, mit der Absicht, diesen zu kennzeichnen und verfolgen zu können. Das RFID-Etikett 19 ist von einer Ausführung, die zum Stand der Technik gehört und nicht weiter beschrieben wird. Wie aus den Figuren ersichtlich, ist das RFID-Etikett 19 relativ klein im Vergleich zum Container 10. Wie in den Figuren nicht dargestellt, verdeckt eine Schutzplatte die Öffnung 21, um das Etikett 19 zu schützen.The container 10 is reusable and its individual parts, d. H. the bottom and sidewalls are separately molded from a plastics material such as polypropylene or polyethylene prior to assembly. The container 10 further comprises information means in the form of an RFID tag 19 which is welded to the bottom edge flank 6 of the bottom 11, with the intention of being able to identify and track it. The RFID tag 19 is of an embodiment that belongs to the prior art and will not be further described. As can be seen from the figures, the RFID tag 19 is relatively small compared to the container 10. As not shown in the figures, a protective plate hides the opening 21 to protect the tag 19.

Aus obigen und vielen anderen Gründen kann es schwer oder sogar unmöglich sein, das Etikett 19 am Container 10 visuell zu lokalisieren. Daher ist der Container 10 mit einer ersten Markierung 22 und zwei zweiten Markierungen 23 ausgestattet, die den Einbauort des Informations-Etiketts angeben. Die erste Markierung 22 ist auf der Außenfläche 7 der langen Seitenwand 15 angeordnet, wohingegen die zweiten Markierungen 23 auf der oberen Wandrandflanke 25 derselben langen Seitenwand 15 angeordnet sind. Durch diese Anordnung ist die erste Markierung 22 im Ruhezustand des Containers 10 deutlich von oben sichtbar, wohingegen die zweiten Markierungen stattdessen im Frachtzustand des Containers deutlich von oben sichtbar sind. Es ist demzufolge immer einfach, unabhängig vom Zustand des Containers, den Einbauort des Etiketts 19 visuell zu identifizieren.For the above and many other reasons, it may be difficult or even impossible to visually locate the label 19 on the container 10. Therefore, the container 10 is provided with a first marker 22 and two second markers 23 indicating the installation location of the information label. The first mark 22 is arranged on the outer surface 7 of the long side wall 15, whereas the second markings 23 are arranged on the upper wall edge flank 25 of the same long side wall 15. By this arrangement, the first mark 22 in the idle state of the container 10 is clearly visible from above, whereas the second marks are instead visible in the cargo condition of the container clearly from above. It is therefore always easy, regardless of the condition of the container, to visually identify the installation location of the label 19.

Die erste und die zweiten Markierungen sind durch Heißprägung auf dem Container angebracht und bilden darauf drei Richtungspfeile in einer Farbe, die sich, zum Zwecke der Deutlichkeit, von der Farbe des Containers unterscheidet. Der Container wurde nach Herstellung mit den Richtungspfeilen ausgestattet und es sollte zur Kenntnis genommen werden, dass er vor der Ausstattung mit diesen Richtungspfeilen in anderen Anwendungen benutzt worden sein könnte.The first and second markings are hot-stamped on the container and form thereon three directional arrows in a color which, for the sake of clarity, differs from the color of the container. The container was fitted with the directional arrows after manufacture and it should be noted that it could have been used in other applications prior to fitting these directional arrows.

Figur 3 zeigt eine mit sechzehn Containern 31, gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung, beladene Palette 30. Die Container 31 sind schematisch dargestellt, leer und in ihrem Frachtzustand. Die Container 31 umfassen je eine erste Markierung 32 und zwei zweite Markierungen 33, schematisch dargestellt mit Kreuzen. Die Kreuze eines Containers geben den Einbauort eines zugehörigen RFID-Etiketts 34, schematisch durch einen schwarzen Punkt dargestellt, an. Zur Informationsgewinnung sind die RFID-Etiketten aller Container 31 simultan mittels zweier Hochfrequenz-Reader 35 auslesbar, die auf je einer Seite der Palette 30 an einem Reader-Portal 36 befestigt sind. Die Reader 35 und das Reader-Portal 36 sind Ausführungen, die zum Stand der Technik gehören und daher nicht weiter beschrieben werden. Die in einem RFID-Etikett gespeicherten Informationen können unterschiedlicher Art sein, wie z.B. Daten, die den Inhalt des Containers anzeigen, die Anzahl wie oft der Container gewaschen wurde, wie lange der Inhalt gelagert wurde, etc. FIG. 3 shows a with sixteen containers 31, according to the present invention, loaded pallet 30. The container 31 are shown schematically, empty and in their cargo condition. The containers 31 each comprise a first marking 32 and two second markings 33, shown schematically with crosses. The crosses of a container indicate the location of an associated RFID tag 34, indicated schematically by a black dot. To obtain information, the RFID labels of all containers 31 can be simultaneously read out by means of two high-frequency readers 35, which are fastened on each side of the pallet 30 to a reader portal 36. The readers 35 and the reader portal 36 are embodiments that belong to the prior art and therefore will not be further described. The information stored in an RFID tag can be of a different nature, such as data indicating the contents of the container, the number of times the container has been washed, how long the content has been stored, etc.

Um ein korrektes Auslesen zu gewährleisten, sollten alle Container 31 auf der Palette 30 in solch einer Art und Weise ausgerichtet werden, das die RFID-Etiketten 34 so nah wie möglich am entsprechenden Reader angeordnet sind, wenn die Palette 16 vom Reader-Portal 36 zum Auslesen aufgenommen wird. In dieser Anordnung wird jede der RFID-Etiketten 34 innerhalb der Auslesedistanz (schematisch angedeutet mit gestrichelten Linien) des entsprechenden Readers 35 sein. In Figur 3 sind, wie aus all den angeordneten Kreuzen ersichtlich, alle Container während des Auslesens so nah wie möglich am Portal 36 korrekt angeordnet. Folglich ist das Stapeln der Container auf die Palette, in einer für das Auslesen optimalen Art und Weise, für die Personen, die die Container umschlagen eine leichte Aufgabe, da sie in diesem Fall lediglich dafür sorgen müssen, dass die Kreuze, wie in Figur 3 dargestellt, ausgerichtet sind.To ensure proper reading, all of the containers 31 on the pallet 30 should be aligned in such a manner that the RFID tags 34 are located as close as possible to the corresponding reader when the pallet 16 is moved from the reader portal 36 to the reader Readout is recorded. In this arrangement, each of the RFID tags 34 will be within the read-out distance (indicated schematically by dashed lines) of the corresponding reader 35. In FIG. 3 As can be seen from all the arranged crosses, all containers are correctly arranged as close to the portal 36 as possible during readout. Consequently, stacking the containers on the pallet, in an optimal reading mode, is an easy task for the persons handling the containers in this case just have to make sure that the crosses, as in FIG. 3 are shown aligned.

Die oben beschriebenen Ausführungsformen sollen lediglich als Beispiele angesehen werden. Einem Fachmann wird gewahr, dass die erörterten Ausführungsformen in etlichen Arten und Weisen kombiniert und variiert werden können, ohne von der erfinderischen Idee abzuweichen.The embodiments described above are to be considered as examples only. One skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments discussed may be combined and varied in many ways without departing from the inventive concept.

Beispielsweise wurde die Erfindung in Zusammenhang mit einem Container beschrieben, ist aber ebenso geeignet im Zusammenhang mit anderen Arten von Frachtvorrichtungen, wie z. B. einem Kasten zum Flaschentransport.For example, the invention has been described in the context of a container, but is also suitable in connection with other types of freight devices, such. B. a box for bottle transport.

Als ein weiteres Beispiel wurde die Erfindung im Zusammenhang mit einem klappbaren Container beschrieben, ist aber ebenso geeignet im Zusammenhang mit einem nicht klappbaren Container.As another example, the invention has been described in the context of a hinged container, but is also suitable in connection with a non-hinged container.

Ferner wurde oben das RFID-Etikett beschrieben, als an der Bodenrandflanke des Containers angeordnet. Dies ist nur eine von vielen möglichen Anordnungen. In alternativen Ausführungsformen könnte das RFID-Etikett stattdessen auf der Oberseite des Bodens innerhalb des Containers, auf der Unterseite des Bodens, eingebettet in den Boden oder eingebettet in irgendeine der Seitenwände, angeordnet sein. Ferner muss das RFID-Etikett nicht entlang einer langen Seitenwand angeordnet sein, aber könnte stattdessen entlang einer kurzen Seitenwand angeordnet sein. In jedem Falle ist es vorzuziehen, dass RFID-Etikett relativ nahe an der Bodenrandflanke des Containers angeordnet zu haben.Further, the RFID tag has been described above as being located at the bottom edge edge of the container. This is just one of many possible arrangements. Alternatively, in alternative embodiments, the RFID tag could be located on top of the bottom within the container, on the underside of the bottom, embedded in the bottom, or embedded in any of the side walls. Further, the RFID tag need not be disposed along a long sidewall, but instead could be located along a short sidewall. In any case, it is preferable to have the RFID tag relatively close to the bottom edge of the container.

Nebenbei sind die Anzahl und die Einbauorte von Markierungen wie oben beschrieben nur exemplarisch. Anstatt die Markierungen auf derselben Seite des Containers angeordnet zu haben, könnten die Markierungen und die RFID-Etiketten auf unterschiedlichen Seiten des Containers angeordnet sein, wie beispielsweise auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten. Die Markierungen könnten genauso auf irgendeiner der Bodenrandflanken 3-6 oder der Oberseite 1 oder der Unterseite 2 des Bodens 11 positioniert sein.Incidentally, the number and locations of markings as described above are exemplary only. Instead of having the tags placed on the same side of the container, the tags and the RFID tags could be located on different sides of the container, such as on opposite sides. The markers could just as well be on any of the Bottom edges 3-6 or the top 1 or the bottom 2 of the bottom 11 may be positioned.

Außerdem gibt es neben der Heißprägung andere mögliche Verfahren, die Container mit den Markierungen auszustatten. Die Markierungen können z. B. gemalt, gedruckt, ausgeschnitten, gebohrt, eingeschmolzen oder in irgendeiner anderen angemessenen Art und Weise hergestellt sein.In addition, there are other possible methods besides the hot stamping to equip the containers with the markings. The markers can z. Painted, printed, cut, drilled, fused, or made in any other appropriate manner.

Schließlich muss der Container nicht aus Kunststoff geformt sein, sondern könnte aus irgendeinem anderen geeignetem Material sein.Finally, the container does not have to be molded from plastic, but could be made of any other suitable material.

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  1. Load device (10, 31) with a base (11), having a top side (1), a bottom side (2) and at least one base edge side (3-6) extending in between, and a RFID information tag (19, 34), whereby at least a first mark (22, 32) is provided indicating a location of the information tag and being visible from a first direction in a load state
    characterized by
    a second mark (23, 33) being further provided indicating a location of the information tag (19, 34) and being visible from a second direction in the load state, whereby at least one foldable side wall (12-15) defining the load state and an idle state is provided.
  2. Load device (10, 31) according to claim 1,
    wherein the first mark (22, 32) is applied onto the load device.
  3. Load device (10, 31) according to claim 1 or 2,
    the first direction being parallel with a normal for said at least one base edge side (3-6) of the load device.
  4. Load device (10, 31) according to claim 1 or 2,
    the first direction being parallel with a normal for the top side (1) of the base (11) of the load device.
  5. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    wherein the second mark (23, 33) is applied onto the load device.
  6. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    the second direction being essentially perpendicular to the first direction.
  7. Load device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one side wall (12-15), which includes an outer side (7) and an inner side (8), to form a container.
  8. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    said at least one side wall (12-15) being pivotally attached to the base (11) and arranged essentially perpendicular to the top side (1) of the base in the load state and essentially parallel with the top side of the base in the idle state.
  9. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    at least one of said marks (22, 23, 32, 33) being arrangable at the outer side (7) of said at least one side wall (12-15).
  10. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    at least one of said marks (22, 23, 32, 33) being arrangable at a top wall edge side (25) extending between the outer (7) and inner (8) sides of said at least one side wall (12 to 15).
  11. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    at least one of said marks (22, 23, 32, 33) being arrangable at the top side (1) of the base (11).
  12. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    at least one of said marks (22, 23, 32, 33) being arrangable at said at least one base edge side (3-6).
  13. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    wherein the first mark (22, 32) is hot stamped on the load device.
  14. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    wherein the second mark (23, 33) is hot stamped on the load device.
  15. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    wherein the information tag (19, 34) is arranged at said at least one base edge side (3-6).
  16. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    wherein the information tag (19, 34) is a RFID tag.
  17. Load device (10, 31) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    being stackable.
  18. Method of producing a load device (10, 31) according to the generic part of claim 1,
    characterized by
    further comprising the step of providing the load device (10, 31) with a second mark (23, 33) indicating the location of the information tag (19, 34) and being visible from a second direction in the load state.
  19. Method according to claim 18,
    wherein the step of providing the load device (10, 31) with the first mark (22, 23) comprises applying the first mark onto the load device.
  20. Method according to claim 18 or 19,
    wherein the step of providing the load device (10, 31) with the second mark (23, 33) comprises applying the second mark onto the load device.
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